Beginner Gardening

Trilliums, sometimes referred to as wood lilies, are perennial plants, and there are about 30 to 50 known species. Each spring the bare stems of these woodland wildflowers emerge and produce a single, ...More

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Prunus glandulosa and Prunus triloba are both part of the Prunus genus of trees and shrubs that produce flowers and sometimes edible fruit. P. glandulosa is commonly known as flowering almond, and P. triloba is commonly known as double-flowering ...More

With over 100 species to its name, viburnum provides the home landscape with a vast array of possibilities. From maple leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerfolium) with its shorter height of 6 feet, lobed leaves and bright fall color to awaki viburnum (V. ...More

Classified as an invasive species in some parts of the country and rated as a high fire hazard, eucalyptus (Eucalyptus) nonetheless has deep historical roots in states including California, Hawaii and Arizona, where early settlers planted the trees ...More

Broadleaf flowering trees feature deciduous or nonneedled evergreen foliage. To plant a tree properly, start by digging a hole as deep as its root ball and about two to three times as wide. One of the most common mistakes when planting a tree is ...More

The yellow-flowered magnolia, "Butterflies," sometimes known commercially as "Yellow Butterflies" (Magnolia "Butterflies"), is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. It is the offspring of two magnolia species, ...More

Prettier even than Juliet, flowers on balconies gladden the heart of gardeners and general passers-by alike. Balconies are often more exposed than gardens, so plants need to be tough as well as suitable for growing in containers. Plants should ...More

Plum tree (Prunus spp.) size varies, depending on the species and cultivar. The rootstock onto which a tree is grafted also affects the height. The mature size of the tree can also be affected by growing conditions. Some plum trees thrive and ...More

Placing flowers in front of bushes creates a backdrop effect, where the taller bushes provide a nice contrast in size to the smaller flowers. Red flowers add warmth to your yard, and fit in especially well with green bushes due to the difference in ...More

If you live near a busy street, an airport or a railroad crossing, you’re probably aware that noise can be annoying. Noise pollution can also have detrimental effects on your health. Excessive noise may lead to noise-induced hearing loss, high blood ...More

Average back yards and acreage sweeping nearly to the horizon, swimming pool gardens and small patios and balconies, all benefit from judiciously placed privacy shrubs. Privacy shrubs exist for every landscaping situation, enhancing the home and ...More

Returning year after year to provide colorful displays, perennials are a highly varied and versatile group of plants, with varieties that flower well in most garden border conditions. For year-round blooms, choose plants for each season, or that ...More

Hydrangeas produce large, showy blooms that attract butterflies and provide an old-fashioned look to your garden. These typically hardy ornamental shrubs handle most soil types and conditions, and some species can even tolerate salt and fog, making ...More